Sponsored by KUKA, an expert panel will deliver experience, expert opinions and information on how robots and welding technology are allowing manufacturers to balance supply and demand, while addressing product quality, cost savings reduced waste, weld integrity, repeatability, speed and accuracy.
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From price increases to shortages of skilled labour, industrial companies are under increasing pressure to meet demands for quality, volume and speed. In a pilot project, KUKA and HELLER (a producer of CNC machine tools) have developed a solution to these challenges, using a KUKA KMR CYBERTECH to load and unload machines automatically with tools and provide relief to employees.
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Connecting with customers, and driving customer-centric initiatives, are central to customer satisfaction, retention, and loyalty. Pre- and post-sale customer service plays an important role in generating a loyal customer base, which then itself becomes an extension of the brand, as association longevity is achieved and customers become brand ambassadors – advocates for our organisation, our products and solutions.
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UK manufacturing has changed dramatically over the last few years. None more so than in the UK’s food & beverage industry, within which we are seeing a mini ‘automation revolution’, as the number of robots being installed increases exponentially year on year. While we may still be some way behind our European counterparts, the gap is closing rapidly; currently, the integration within the UK food & beverage sector is second only to the UK automotive industry.
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The season of grills and gardens has begun. There is a strong trend towards outdoor kitchens. In Bissendorf, Germany, the start-up “Burnout.kitchen” has revolutionised the joy of grilling and cooking outdoors, making it an all-weather affair. Here, a KUKA robot has risen to become a celebrated “star” in production.
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The growth of the F&B industry has grown exponentially in recent years, gaining on more ‘traditional’ manufacturing sectors. Currently the second largest sector, behind automotive, the UK F&B industry has been under increasing pressure, as manufacturers grapple with challenges delivered as a result of the pandemic, and departure from the EU that have impacted skilled labour pools.
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Farmers all over the world automate egg palletizing with Meggson. This is because the robot-based systems that the Dutch company designs and builds make up to 108,000 eggs per hour ready for travel and protect the health of employees.
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Skyline Robotics has succeeded in automating window washing for the world’s skyscrapers – a task that has been done manually for over 100 years.
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